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BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1911


Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989)

Actress and comedienne Lucille Ball became immortalized on
TV’s I Love Lucy, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of
Freedom and the Living Legacy Award posthumously. 

Lucille Ball briefly worked under the stage name of Diane
Belmont, but was unable to keep a job as a chorus girl on
Broadway. She appeared in over 80 films from 1933 to 1989,
including Panama Lady, Too Many Girls, and Dubarry Was a
Lady. She was married to co-star Desi Arnaz from 1940-1960.

 

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GARY LEWIS IS 70 TODAY


Gary Lewis (Gary Harold Lee Levitch)

Musician Gary Lewis was the leader of Gary Lewis & the Playboys and is the
son of comedian and actor Jerry Lewis.

The song "This Diamond Ring", hit number one on Billboard magazine’s Hot
100
chart on February 20, 1965 and made Lewis an instant star.

           
               Gary Lewis (left) and his father Jerry.

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TIM MAGUIRE


Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003)

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CAMILLE BOHANNON


Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014)

Robin Williams attended Juilliard Drama School alongside good friend
and fellow actor Christopher Reeve. He was considered a "national
treasure" by many in the entertainment industry and by the public.


Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987).

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CAMILLE BOHANNON


Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014)

Robin Williams attended Juilliard Drama School alongside good friend
and fellow actor Christopher Reeve. He was considered a "national
treasure" by many in the entertainment industry and by the public.


Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987).

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